MARK OF PAUL STORR, LONDON, 1820

Details

A GEORGE IV SILVER TWO-HANDLED TRAY
MARK OF PAUL STORR, LONDON, 1820
Shaped oval, the border cast with shells and acanthus, the center engraved with a coat-of arms surrounded by flat-chased foliage, underside with presentation inscription dated 1820, marked to underside
27 in. (68.5 cm.) long, over handles
166 oz. (5,175 gr.)

Provenance

Anonymous sale; Christie's, New York, 14 April 2005, lot 157.

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Lot Essay

The inscription to the underside reads: Presented Dec. 1820 To the Rev. J. Mitchel. M. A. by the Inhabitants of Isleworth, As a token of their Esteem, and as a testimony of their Sense and approbation of his firm attachment to, and zealous support of the established Religion and of his charitable regard to the Poor during sixteen years in which he was the faithful Minister of their Parish.

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